Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Semi Final - Cameroon v Egypt - Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon - February 3, 2022 Egypt players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time on Thursday.
Cameroon converted only one of their four spot-kicks, with Abou Gabal blocking two of the strikes before Clinton Njie missed his attempt. Egypt converted all three of their kicks.
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